The cyclist tan is one that not everyone appreciates equally. If the lines burned into your arm hit at a different point than the sleeves of your casual wear, your passion is going to come up. As much as you love it, you don’t always want to talk about it. And to keep that on the down low, you can bring out the NS.neoproJersey_evo7 for those mid-day rides. Assos does sleeveless (aka NS=no sleeve) unlike anyone else. The jersey is a slim cut, which in Assos speak is regularFit. The most distinctive features are the way the collar is low, the arm holes stay flat against the body, and the pockets, which almost seem not to be there until you need them. Arm holes are often a problem for sleeveless tops. Assos solves it two ways. First is to cut them based on the riding position rather than the standing position. They’ll seem almost wrong when you’re standing up—cut too narrow in front. The second is to cover the edges with highly-elastic and extremely soft panels to hold them in place. A third conceptual difference is they also considered baselayers, and the arm holes are generous enough that if you want to wear a sleeved shirt underneath, it will also work. They prefer their skinFoils, but your tastes may vary. Keeping on the cutting edge, the main textile used is Assos type.197 fabric, a 100% recycled material that stretches, breathes, and wicks. The sleeveless top is for training, with sunscreen on the arms please, but it can be raced in tri’s. Just not in sanctioned road racing. The Assos NS.neoproJersey_evo7 is the raciest sleeveless jersey you’ll ever put on.
